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Divide 72/21 with 50/35

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 1 15/35

72/21 ÷ 50/35 is 12/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/35: 35/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 50/35 = 72/21 × 35/50
  3. = 72 × 35/21 × 50 = 2520/1050
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
  5. In mixed form: 22/5

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